After School Services

Introduction

The After School Program, provided by Community Academy of Philadelphia is designed for students, grades K-5, who are enrolled at Community Academy of Philadelphia. At all times, students are supervised by caring, competent, and qualified staff members.

Hours of Operation

Days of the Week Hours of Operation
Monday 3:00pm (dismissal) – 5:00pm
Tuesday 3:00pm (dismissal) – 5:00pm
Wednesday 1:00pm (early dismissal) – 5:00pm
Thursday 3:00pm (dismissal) – 5:00pm
Friday 3:00pm (dismissal) - 5:00pm

Contact Information

Laura Kibler - After School Director
Program Contact Number: 215-533-6700 x504
After 3pm Call: 215-533-6700 x116

Description of After School Programming

Snack Time

Snack breaks are scheduled daily. Snacks are provided by the program; however, parents are encouraged to pack additional healthy snacks.
Daily 3:00-3:30pm

Homework Assistance

This session is mandatory for all students participating in the After School program (with the exception of Kindergarten). During this time, students receive homework assistance from qualified staff members. Please keep in mind that students may not complete all of their homework during the designated time. We encourage parents to make sure all work is completed at the end of the day. Daily 3:30-4:15pm

Recreational Time

Following homework time, students will have time to engage in recreational activities. Students will have access to board games, puzzles, arts & crafts, etc.

Discipline

All children attending the program are expected to follow all rules and regulations in the CAP student handbook. Students who fail to follow the rules may receive Discipline Reports. The consequences for misbehaviors includes, but is not limited to, removal from an activity and/or suspension from the After School program.

Children who have been suspended from the program due to behavior may not attend until a reinstatement conference is held between the Director of the After School Program and parent/guardian. Fees will not be refunded for absences due to suspension. Depending on the severity of the discipline report and/or the number of discipline reports received, a student can be removed permanently from the program.

Health/Safety/Medication

Every site is equipped with a first aid kit which is continually updated by the Nursing staff at Community Academy of Philadelphia.

Emergency Information

Children’s allergy or medical information should be noted on the registration form. HIPAA procedures will be followed to keep this information covered and out of the general public site. Minor injuries will be handled at After School and parents will be called if medical attention is needed or if there is a questionable incident. Parents and 911 will be called for all serious injuries.

Children’s Dress Code

Children must follow the dress code set by Community Academy of Philadelphia.

Attendance

Attendance is taking daily at the start of the program. Children whose parents have failed to pay their fees by the due date will not be allowed to attend the program. Other arrangements will need to be made by parents for their care until fees are paid in full. Children not picked up at the school dismissal time will have their parents called at that time. If the program cannot contact the parents, the program will follow the procedures established by the school for abandoned children.

Dismissal/Sign Out Procedures

Children may only be signed out of the program from the designated sign out area; children will be dismissed from this location only. Students will only be released to ADULTS listed on the enrollment/contact form. All ADULTS must provide identification at the time of pick up. Students will not be released to minors.

A change to pick-up list must be in writing. Phone calls are not acceptable.

Parent Roles and Responsibilities

  • Pick-up child(ren) on time
  • Adhere to payment policies and procedures
  • Keep program informed of any changes in emergency contact information
  • Notify program if child is going to be withdrawn from the program
  • Notify program of any change in child’s health if participation is limited

As always, our main concern for all children is their safety and comfort. It is important for the After School program to maintain good relationships with all of the significant adults in the child(ren)’s life. Any matters related to custody agreements, payment concerns, legal matters, etc. should be discussed in an appointment with the After School Director. If you have any concerns in regards to the program, please address it in an appropriate and calm manner. Any inappropriate actions by parents may result in termination of services. Parents are expected to direct any questions about incidents that involve their child(ren) to the After School Director.